FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2004
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By Ross Frch
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The Kansas Board of Regents approved an 11-acre land grant for the University of Kansas' West Campus to be used for a new research building.
They also questioned how well Legislature understood the important benefits of higher education.
"I'm not sure they get it outside this room," Regent Deryl Wynn said. "We need to dedicate ourselves to telling this story."
Rather than wait for the Legislature to allot the University the necessary funding for a new Multidisciplinary Research Building, Chancellor Robert Hemenway said the University needed to act now
because of the ongoing need for space.
The success of the University's research faculty to receive outside funding depended on having space for buildings. he said.
Though the Regents approved the land grant, Regent James Grier expressed concern about the $40 million research building that was adding to Kansas schools' increasing financial burden.
"We're adding to the problem by building buildings that we need." Grier said.
An almost $600 million shortfall exists for deferred maintenance, which includes repair and rehabilitation for the six Regents schools and the KU Medical Center, said Richard Bond, Regents chairman.
Joan Hunt, senior associate dean for the School of Medicine, also spoke to the Regents about research endeavors.
Hunt is the director of K-
"You can't have a successful
economy in the state of Kansas without successful universities." Robert Hemenwa
successful universities."
Robert Hemenway
Chancellor
BRIN, the Kansas Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network
K-BRIN is funded through the National Institutes of Health Center for Research Resources and links eight institutions on nine campuses in Kansas, including the University and the KU Medical Center.
It strengthens biomedical research and trains researchers in Kansas.
K-BRIN has more than $8 million worth of funds, divided among the various Kansas institutions. Hunt said.
Additionally, Institutional Development Award, or IDEA, grants have awarded nearly $70 million to the state of Kansas, resulting in 2,520 new jobs.
The IDEa enhances biomedical and behavioral research.
Steve Munch, student body president, attended and said he thought research was exciting for the University.
Concerning Kansas universities' and colleges' problems in the Legislature, Munch said it was all about priorities and he was curious to see how things would pan out.
After the meeting, Hemenway said the problems facing universities and colleges were not limited to the institutions. It's a whole state of Kansas problem, he said.
"You can't have a successful economy in the state of Kansas without successful universities," he said.
Critics speak out against casino plan
— Edited by Neil Mulka
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TOPEKA — Legislators heard plenty of criticism Thursday of a gambling compact that calls on the state to provide market protections to a proposed tribal casino in Wyandotte County in exchange for a share of its revenue.
Some critics complained the market protections for the new casino operated by the Kickapoo and Sac and Fox would restrict other gambling too much. Others said the market protections would permit too much gambling outside of the new casino.
The Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations is reviewing the compact reached by the two tribes and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. The two tribes hope to build a $210 million casino-and-hotel complex near Kansas Speedway.
Sebelius' office estimates the
state could receive $50 million or more a year in revenues, but the compact requires it to restrict gambling elsewhere to get its full share.
The state would lose revenues by permitting more than 500 non-tribal slot machines or video lottery terminals within 100 miles of the new casino and more than 1,500 such machines outside 100 miles. Doing so would drop the state's share to a few million dollars.
Doug Lawrence, a lobbyist for the Kansas Greyhound Association, said the limits could keep dog- and horse-racing tracks from competing effectively with casinos. Track owners have unsuccessfully sought legislative approval for slot machines for years.
"We are concerned that this compact creates a business environment that does not allow free-market competition," Lawrence said.
Greeks to hold auction for House That Greeks Built
BY AUSTIN CASTER
acaster@kansan.com
KANSAK STAFF WINTER
Tomorrow the greek community will be one step closer to building a house for a deserving Lawrence family.
The Interfraternity Council and Panthellenic Association will hold an auction to raise money for their "The House That Greeks Built" program at 7 p.m. tomorrow on the fifth floor of the Kansas Union.
each year from now on.
The main goal of the auction is to spread the word about the House That Greeks Built, said Megan Rose, Panhellenic appointed adviser of philanthropy.
The St. Charles, Ill., senior said this would be the first auction but hoped it would grow
The Delta Delta Delta member said donations came from Lawrence and the Kansas City area.
The biggest prize will be a study session with Kaplan Test Prep. 1000 Massachusetts St.
"We got MCAT, LSAT and GRE classes which normally cost $1,500." Rose said.
The bidding on those items will start at $500.
The House That Greeks Built differs from other Greek programs because it combines philanthropy and community service, said Anne Domann, Panhellenic vice president of philanthropy and community service.
"You actually get to see the people you affect," Domann, Doylestown, Pa., junior, said.
t's a pretty big feat to raise money for the
house.
Nick Lawler Kansas City, Mo., senior
She said they raised money for other programs, but never saw where the money went.
Habitat for Humanity will choose the family for the house. Greeks have collaborated with the charity for about six years, Domann said.
The greek community does not pick the family that will move into the house, but gets to meet them because that family will also help build the house.
"It provides homes for numerous people across the country." said Nick Lawler, IFC vice president of community service and philanthropy.
According to its Web site, Habitat for Humanity has provided housing in 89 nations to more than 750,000 individuals in 3,000 countries.
The University of Kansas is one of two schools in the nation involved with Habitat for Humanity. Lawler said.
"It took a lot of hard work."
Lawler, Kansas City, Mo., senior
Lawler said this will be the third house the KU greek community has been involved with.
He said he had received emails from other universities asking how to get involved with the program.
ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED OFF
Restaurant gift certificates
27-inch Toshiba television
wide receiver, and Nick Lowry, former Chiefs kicker
Two Toshiba DVD players
Kaplan Prep Class
Two Worlds of Fun passes
Fleece KU Blanket
Four tickets to a Royals game next season
Pennants signed by Dante Hall, Kansas City Chiefs
Basketball signed by KU players.
said of organizing the auction "It's a pretty big feat to raise money for the house."
Source: Alex Rose, IFC appointed adviser of philanthropy and Phi Delta Theta member
wearing KU-themed clothing.
Otherwise, entrance costs $5.
Admission is free for those
- Edited by Ashley Doyle
Red Lyon Tavern
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